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Natural Gas Long Haul Trucks: Close, But No Cigar

June 7, 2013 9:40 am | by Danielle M., Blogger & Business Student | Blogs | Comments

Fuel, one of the most costly expenses for the trucking industry, is seeing major developments. Natural gas, which comes at a fraction of the cost of diesel at $1.50 less per gallon, has been introduced as an eco-friendly and cost effective way to keep the transportation industry above water.

Outdoor Area Lighting

September 19, 2012 4:10 pm | by Cooper Lighting | Product Releases | Comments

Designed to meet a wide range of outdoor lighting needs from single-fixture applications to...

Humidity Sensing Exhaust Fans

September 18, 2012 9:46 am | by Air King | Product Releases | Comments

The humidity sensing fans provide a much needed ventilation solution that ensures proper...

Monitor Reinforces Ability To Meet LEED Certification Requirements

September 14, 2012 3:40 pm | by ComRent | Product Releases | Comments

The new product captures all data the first time, logs harmonics, frequency, voltage current,...

Millennials’ Frugal and Green Lifestyles Raise the Bar for Brands

June 11, 2013 2:42 pm | by Suley Muratoglu, Vice President for Marketing and Product Management, Tetra Pak | Blogs | Comments

Appearances can be deceiving. Millennials represent the fastest-growing segment of luxury goods and services purchasers, according to a recent study by American Express. Yet they are also giving rise to a new lifestyle that can be characterized in two words: frugal and green.

Fast Forklift Charging For Fast-Paced Environments

May 30, 2013 9:39 am | by Abbigail Kriebs, Associate Editor | Articles | Comments

The Minit Charger is a battery fast-charging technology that is designed for on-road electric vehicles, automated guided vehicles, and material handling applications. Minit Chargers can provide a safe charge for an electric lift truck in approximately 15 minutes. The benefit of the system is that electric industrial lift trucks recharge quickly and when it is convenient for workers and their various shifts.

WESCO International Publishes First Sustainability Report

May 28, 2013 9:39 am | by WESCO International, Inc. | News | Comments

Over the past three years, WESCO has improved its energy efficiency, increased recycling, reduced waste generation, and reduced both greenhouse gas intensity and emissions. In 2012, WESCO surpassed its 2015 goals for greenhouse gas intensity, building energy consumption, and waste generation intensity.

Digital Flow Meter Nozzle

May 3, 2013 9:50 am | by Innovative Products of America | Product Releases | Comments

Safe to use on gasoline, diesel and kerosene, the High-Flow Digital Meter Nozzle provides an accurate method for transferring common fuels by integrating a high-quality, accurate digital flow meter into a low-profile, fuel nozzle.

Radiation-Resistant Vibration Monitoring

April 9, 2013 3:35 pm | by Meggitt | Product Releases | Comments

Meggitt has developed new radiation-hardened vibration sensors and cable assemblies to meet specific requirements for the reliability of monitoring equipment in nuclear evironments.

Oil Price Continues To Rebound, Moves Closer To $94

April 9, 2013 10:04 am | by Pablo Gorondi, Associated Press | News | Comments

Early last week, crude oil prices were trading above $97 a barrel on the Nymex, but later fell over 5 percent due to a weaker-than-expected U.S. monthly jobs report and data showing stockpiles of crude oil at their highest level since 1990.

Cooper Lighting Joins Green Parking Council

March 28, 2013 4:46 pm | by Cooper Lighting | Product Releases | Comments

These conversions and new installations can result in energy and maintenance savings of up to 80 percent over traditional HID sources; improved lighting for pedestrians and vehicles; and positive environmental impact.

Exel Earns LEED Certification For Distribution Center In Texas

March 21, 2013 9:36 am | News | Comments

The facility, which opened in October 2012, earned its LEED designation because of its environmentally responsible design elements and efficient operating systems including energy efficient lighting, sky lights, low-flow plumbing, a white roof system, storm water runoff containment, and a recycling program.

Schneider Electric Expands IT Business With New Division

March 15, 2013 10:11 am | by Schneider Electric | News | Comments

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, announced the expansion of its IT Business with the launch of the Schneider Electric Mission Critical Services & Software division. Resulting from Schneider Electric’s acquisition of Lee Technologies in 2011, this launch represents the full integration of Schneider Electric’s end-to-end energy management services with Lee Technologies’ data center lifecycle methodology.

Six Pack Sequential Charger From Milwuakee Tool

December 19, 2012 4:45 pm | by Milwaukee Tool | Product Releases | Comments

The new Energy Star rated charger will sequentially charge up to six battery packs of any Milwaukee M18™ LITHIUM-ION battery.

Air Products & ACWA Holding To Create ACWA Air Products Arabia

October 18, 2012 10:14 am | by Air Products | News | Comments

The partnership will focus on the successful pursuit of large-scale industrial gas opportunities within The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new company, ACWA Air Products Arabia, complements Air Products' 25 percent stake in Abdullah Hashim Industrial Gases & Equipment Co. Ltd. (AHG), a company of the privately-owned Abdullah Hashim Group.

Ejectors With Air-Saving Function

October 3, 2012 4:07 pm | by FIPA | Product Releases | Comments

When thinking about ways to reduce energy costs, electricity and heat immediately come to mind. The element of compressed air however, has considerable savings potential as well.

Graybar Tucson Achieves LEED Gold Certification

October 1, 2012 9:23 am | by Graybar | News | Comments

Graybar achieved LEED’s second-highest certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.